There are still eight races remaining in the 2026 season, with uncertainty surrounding the Qatar round, but much of the MotoGP grid is already looking ahead to next year.

That is hardly surprising, not only because several riders will change teams and take their careers in new directions, but also because 2027 will bring one of the biggest technical revolutions in MotoGP history.

It is already known that, in an effort to reduce straight-line speeds, the bikes will switch from 1000cc to 850cc engines, while their aerodynamic performance will also be reduced compared to the current regulations.

But the change that